Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Cyclone 'Remal' over the Bay of Bengal is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by midnight of today as a Severe Cyclonic Storm.

Under the influence of the system, Odisha is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted.

Light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy rainfall likely over North Coastal Odisha on 26th May, the agency predicted.

Squally wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph is likely to prevail along and off North Odisha coast till 27th May morning, it said.

Very rough sea condition is likely along and off North Odisha coast till 27th May morning, it added.

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